The obverse of the 1965 silver dime features the profile of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States. Roosevelt is depicted facing left, with his head slightly tilted down. He is wearing a suit and tie, and his hair is combed back. The words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" are inscribed above his head, and the date "1965" is inscribed below his chin.

Reverse

The reverse of the 1965 silver dime features a torch surrounded by an olive branch and an oak branch. The torch represents liberty, while the olive branch and oak branch represent peace and strength. The words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" are inscribed around the top of the coin, and the words "ONE DIME" are inscribed around the bottom.